Shloka 38
Yayāti Ensnared by Desire: Gandharva Marriage, Aśvamedha, and the Demand to See the Worlds
देव्युवाच । अन्यैश्च मानुषै राजन्न साध्यं स्यान्न संशयः । त्वयि साध्यं महाराज सत्यंसत्यं वदाम्यहम्
devyuvāca | anyaiśca mānuṣai rājanna sādhyaṃ syānna saṃśayaḥ | tvayi sādhyaṃ mahārāja satyaṃsatyaṃ vadāmyaham
La Déesse dit : «Ô roi, par d’autres hommes cela ne pourrait être accompli—il n’y a nul doute. Mais par toi cela peut l’être, grand roi ; vraiment, vraiment, je te le dis».
Devī (the Goddess)
Concept: Divine sanction empowers a qualified agent to accomplish what is otherwise impossible.
Application: When facing a duty that seems beyond capacity, cultivate steadiness and competence, then act as an instrument of the Divine rather than from ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A goddess, radiant and composed, addresses a crowned king in a palace hall where lotus-carved pillars and hanging lamps suggest sacred kingship. Her raised hand offers assurance, while the king bows slightly, receiving a mandate that feels both political and cosmic.","primary_figures":["Devī (Goddess)","King (Yayāti-context kṣatriya figure)","attendant sages/courtiers (optional)"],"setting":"royal sabhā with lotus motifs, ritual fire niche, and a distant glimpse of a riverbank tīrtha through an arched doorway","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["gold leaf","lotus pink","deep vermilion","sapphire blue","ivory white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Devī seated on a lotus throne in a royal sabhā, right hand in abhaya/āśvāsana gesture, the king kneeling with folded hands; heavy gold leaf halos, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, carved lotus pillars, subtle sacred fire glow, traditional South Indian iconography with ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical palace interior opening to a riverbank, Devī luminous yet gentle, the king attentive; delicate brushwork, refined faces, cool shadows, soft textiles, floral arabesques, and a distant tīrtha landscape framed by arches.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Devī with large expressive eyes and bold black outlines, standing beside a lotus pedestal, blessing the king; natural pigments with dominant red/yellow/green, stylized palace architecture, rhythmic ornamentation, and a calm authoritative posture.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a Vaishnava-inflected court scene with abundant lotus motifs and floral borders; Devī’s radiance rendered in gold and pink, the king in devotional stance, peacocks and stylized lotuses along the margins, deep blues and gold detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft conch shell","low drone (tanpura)","hushed court ambience"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: देव्युवाच = देवी + उवाच; अन्यैश्च = अन्यैः + च; स्यान्न = स्यात् + न; सत्यंसत्यं = सत्यम् + सत्यम्; वदाम्यहम् = वदामि + अहम्
FAQs
Devī (the Goddess) is speaking, addressing a king (rājan/mahārāja).
The Goddess affirms that what is impossible for others is possible through this particular king, emphasizing his unique capability and fitness for the task.
It highlights discernment in leadership: certain responsibilities require the right person—competence, resolve, and dharmic suitability—rather than mere intention.